Have your say and share your ideas. Join us on the road to simplicity. Latest discussions | Popular discussions | Conclusions (see all ) This section is where you'll find completed discussions. You can still browse the whole discussion and read the conclusions, however these are now closed. Watering plants. "I have herbs and small trees in my flat, which make my life much fuller and pleasant. The problem is when I have to travel. It is so frustrating to come home and see many of them dead!" Many people enjoy having plants in their home. It gives their lives more pleasant. However, there comes a time when plants cannot be taken care of due to extended time away from home for holidays or business trips. This is when a watering system becomes essential. It can simplify your life by not having to worry that you will find dead plants on your return. Several watering systems exist on the market. Some are very affordable and efficient while other can be more complex depending on your needs. Plants offer a soothing and nurturing quality to our lives, but we should not be a slave to them. Watering systems allow us the freedom to neglect our plants just for a bit to take some time out for ourselves. 14 comment(s) so far paris thinks: It would be fantastic if such a watering system would exist. Plants aren't just enjoyable for those who have a very settled lifestyle, they are a delight for everybody and such a solution would surely be sueful for many. (86% of 7 votes AGREE) SimplyOverwhelmed thinks: While I agree that taking care of a plant is a nurturing activity, I don't want to be held hostage by my plants. For occasions like holidays and business trips, I would love to know my plants were being 'babysat.' (100% of 7 votes AGREE) More conclusions from this category Does the internet really make life easier? Electronics & Planes Radio's future? Movie downloads Open source product design Digital Rights Management, problem or solution? Is physical media now absolete? RSS, not so simple syndication? Virtual World Why do I have so many remote controls? Is technology only for the young? Internet Simplicity Identity fraud - how secure are we online? Do books really need technology? Whatever happened to robots? Flat TV Minimizing Obsolescence with Technology Standardisation versus Personalisation Start new discussion You know something that puzzled you by being surprisingly simple or overwhelmingly complex? Share it, and get more opinions on it now! Conclusions & insights Business Communication General Internet & technology Lifestyle & social Wellness Search in discussions e.g. search for technology, christmas, future, bioscan This blog About this blog Login Register Help Terms of use